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Sennheiser Spectera Manual

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  • Page 1 Spectera PDF export of the original HTML instructions Spectera v1.0 | 04/2025...
  • Page 2 Contents 1. Preface............................5 2. Product information........................6 Spectera System........................6 Base Station..........................7 SEK...............................9 DAD............................10 Accessories..........................11 Accessories for the Base Station..................11 Accessories for the SEK....................13 Accessories for the DAD....................14 CHG 70N-C network-enabled charger................15 BA 70 rechargeable battery and L 70 USB charger............. 17 Modular L 6000 charger....................18...
  • Page 3 Menu structure.........................56 Updating the Base Station..................... 68 SEK............................69 Product overview......................70 Inserting and removing the rechargeable battery............72 Mounting the antenna..................... 76 Using the protection cap....................77 Connecting a microphone / instrument................78 Connecting earphones....................80 Changing the belt clip..................... 81 Meaning of the LEDs.......................86 Switching the SEK on and off..................
  • Page 4 Resetting settings (factory reset)................136 Updating the firmware....................137 Operating the L 6000 via a network................138 Cleaning and maintenance....................139 4. Specifications..........................140 Spectera System........................140 Base Station..........................142 SEK............................147 DAD............................148 CHG 70N-C charger......................150 BA 70 rechargeable battery....................152 L 70 USB charger........................153...
  • Page 5 Spectera 1. Preface PDF export of the original HTML instructions This PDF document is an automated export of an interactive set of HTML instructions. It may be the case that not all contents and interactive elements are contained in the PDF as they cannot be presented in this format.
  • Page 6 Spectera System Sensing Capabilities - Audio detection and transmission Spectera devices (Base Station, DAD, SEK) build audio transmission system for professional use. Once paired, SEK mobile devices can transmit audio signals captured by a connected microphone over radio frequencies. Due to its bi-directionality, the SEK is able to receive audio signals from DAD and the sound comes out of the headphones, if any connected.
  • Page 7 The license for the Base Station is available in the following versions: Name Art. Frequency range Certified Countries* SPECTERA LIC UHF (470 - 608 MHz, 630 - 698 MHz) EU + EFTA, United (ZONE 01) Kingdom, Turkey 1G4 (1350 - 1400 MHz)
  • Page 8 | 2 - Product information Name Art. Frequency range Certified Countries* SPECTERA LIC UHF (479 - 565 MHz) Hong Kong (ZONE 13) * It is the responsibility of the user to inform themselves about the current local regulatory and certification requirements and to comply with them using wireless systems.
  • Page 9 | 2 - Product information The SEK is available in the following versions: SEK UHF | 470 - 698 MHz | Art. no. 509164 SEK 1G4 | 1350 - 1525 MHz | Art. no. 509163 You can find more detailed information about the SEK in the following sections: •...
  • Page 10 | 2 - Product information The Digital Antenna Directional (DAD) is available in the following versions: DAD UHF | 470 - 698 MHz | Art. no. 509169 DAD 1G4 | 1350 - 1525 MHz | Art. no. 509170 You can find more detailed information about the DAD in the following sections: •...
  • Page 11 | 2 - Product information Accessories Accessories for the Base Station Accessories for the SEK Accessories for the DAD CHG 70N-C network-enabled charger BA 70 rechargeable battery and L 70 USB charger Modular L 6000 charger Charging modules for L 6000 charger Accessories for the Base Station MADI Cards MADI Card (BNC) for Base Station | Art.
  • Page 12 | 2 - Product information Spectera Filter set Three exchangable filters for the Base Station | Art. no. 700073 • Changing the fan filter...
  • Page 13 SEK Antenna (UHF) | 470 - 698 MHz | Art. no. 700066 SEK Antenna (1G4) | 1350 - 1525 MHz | Art. no. 700067 • Mounting the antenna Spectera SEK Belt Clip SEK Belt Clip | Art. no. 700071 • Changing the belt clip 3-pin protective cap MIC/LINE Exchangeable protective cap for the microphone / instrument 3-pin connector | Art.
  • Page 14 | 2 - Product information Accessories for the DAD Optional cables for DAD Antenna cable cat 5e | 10 m | Art. no. 700068 Antenna cable cat 5e | 25 m | Art. no. 700069 Antenna cable cat 5e | 50 m | Art. no. 700070 •...
  • Page 15 | 2 - Product information CHG 70N-C network-enabled charger CHG 70N-C | Charger | Art. no. 700332...
  • Page 16 | 2 - Product information CHG 70N-C + PSU KIT | CHG 70N-C charger with NT 12-35 CS power supply unit | Art. no. 700333 You can find more detailed information about the CHG 70N-C in the following sections: • Startup and operation: CHG 70N-C charger •...
  • Page 17 | 2 - Product information BA 70 rechargeable battery and L 70 USB charger BA 70 | Rechargeable battery | Art. no. 508860 L 70 USB | Charger | Art. no. 508861 EW-D CHARGING SET | L 70 USB charger with two BA 70 rechargeable batteries | Art. no. 508862 You can find more detailed information about the BA 70 rechargeable battery and the L 70 USB charger in the following sections:...
  • Page 18 | 2 - Product information Modular L 6000 charger The L 6000 charger is used to charge the BA 60, BA 61, BA 62 and BA 70 rechargeable batteries. The charging modules LM 6060 (for the BA 60), LM 6061 (for the BA 61), LM 6062 (for the BA 62) or LM 6070 (for the BA 70) are required to do so.
  • Page 19 | 2 - Product information Product overview View with the charging modules and rechargeable batteries inserted: View with the LM 6060 charging modules without rechargeable batteries inserted: View with the LM 6061 charging modules without rechargeable batteries inserted:...
  • Page 20 | 2 - Product information Charging modules for L 6000 charger The following charging modules are available for the L 6000 charger: LM 6060 The LM 6060 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 60 rechargeable battery.
  • Page 21 | 2 - Product information LM 6061 | Article no. 507199 LM 6062 The LM 6062 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 62 rechargeable battery.
  • Page 22 | 2 - Product information LM 6062 | Article no. 508516 LM 6070 The LM 6070 charging module is installed in the L 6000 charger to charge the BA 70 rechargeable battery of the Evolution Wireless Digital series. LM 6070 | Article no. 509457...
  • Page 23 Spectera 3. User manual Detailed description of the start-up and operation of your selected hardware. Instruction manuals about controlling the Spectera System via LinkDesk and Spectera WebUI can be found here: • Instruction manual LinkDesk • Instruction manual WebUI Base Station...
  • Page 24 | 3 - User manual Base Station Get started General information for the System Product overview Installing slot-in cards Connecting/disconnecting the Base Station to/from the power supply system Connecting to a network Connecting antennas Antenna cable extension Connecting word clock Word clock scenarios for digital audio Connecting audio via Dante®...
  • Page 25 | 3 - User manual To connect the Base Station to the power supply system: Connect one mains cable to the power socket on the rear side of the Base Station. Connect one mains cable plug into a suitable wall socket. The Base Station is connected to the power supply.
  • Page 26 Plug the other side of the network cable to a switch, router or directly to a computer. The Base Station has been connected to a network. To update the firmware: If you want to use Spectera WebUI, it depends on the initial firmware version: Firmware 0.8.x use https://deviceIP/specteracontrol/index.html Firmware 1.x.x use...
  • Page 27 | 3 - User manual General information for the System Here you can find general information for your use of the System. A license has to be activated, otherwise you cannot use the Base Station. The Base Station has two independend RF channels. Both variants of the antenna (UHF and 1G4) can be connected to the Base Station at the same time.
  • Page 28 | 3 - User manual Product overview Front 1 HEADPHONES socket • see Using the headphone output 2 VOLUME control for headphone • see Using the headphone output 3 Fan inlet with filter • see Changing the fan filter 4 Display for status information and operating menu •...
  • Page 29 | 3 - User manual 10 Word clock in/out • see Connecting word clock 11 ruggedized RJ45 Control port • see Connecting to a network 12 Cascade in/out • see Cascading the Base Stations 13 2x ruggedized RJ45 ports for Dante® primary | secondary •...
  • Page 30 | 3 - User manual Installing slot-in cards The same or different cards can be installed. Two types of MADI Cards are available, see MADI Cards. Madi CARD (BNC) Madi CARD (OM) CAUTION Improper handling of the device may result in its damage Device contains sensitive electronics to electrostatic discharge (ESD).
  • Page 31 | 3 - User manual To install a MADI Card in the Base Station: Completely disconnect the Base Station from the power supply system. See Connecting/disconnecting the Base Station to/from the power supply system. Unscrew one of the dummy caps on the Base Station. To do so, you require a torx® 10 screwdriver.
  • Page 32 | 3 - User manual Tightly screw on the MADI card with max. 65 cNm +/-10%. The MADI Cards can be used directly. A MADI Card has been installed. Related information Connecting audio via MADI...
  • Page 33 | 3 - User manual Connecting/disconnecting the Base Station to/from the power supply system Optional for redundancy you can connect the Base Station with two cables. The optional cable is not included. To connect the Base Station to the power supply system: Connect one mains cable to the power socket on the rear side of the Base Station.
  • Page 34 | 3 - User manual The Base Station has been connected/disconnected successfully.
  • Page 35 The Base Station has been connected to a network. You can monitor and control the Base Station via a network connection using LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. LinkDesk is freely available and can be downloaded directly from the Sennheiser website. • sennheiser.com/linkdesk To start the Spectera WebUI, enter the following URL into your browser: •...
  • Page 36 | 3 - User manual The device IP can be found here: Network.
  • Page 37 | 3 - User manual Connecting antennas You can connect up to four antennas to the Base Station. Recommandations regarding the antenna setup: • Keep a distance more than 20 m (787.4") between the antenna and another antenna. • Keep a distance more than 0.5 m (19.69") between the antenna and a wall. The cable must •...
  • Page 38 Antenna cable extension Longer cable distances are possible with the use of fiber optic cables and media converters. Sennheiser tested the recommend converters for a complete distance of 4 km (157480.31"). We only recommend the following converters for fully tested functionality: •...
  • Page 39 | 3 - User manual Connecting word clock You can use the internal word clock on the Base Station or connect an external word clock. You can also output the external word clock and cascade it up to 8 Base Stations. The word clock output transmits only the external word clock that is connected via the word clock input.
  • Page 40 | 3 - User manual To cascade the word clock: Connect the cable from the word clock in input of the next Base Station to the word clock out output of the previous Base Station. The Base Station has been connected to word clock. Word clock scenarios for digital audio The Base Station supports two clock rates: 48 kHz and 96 kHz.
  • Page 41 | 3 - User manual Note that only the word clock on the word clock input can be forwarded via the word clock output. The internal word clock is not forwarded via the word clock output. Word clock with digital audio If multiple devices with digital audio signals are connected in a production environment, their clock signals must be synchronized via a word clock, otherwise audio errors occur.
  • Page 42 | 3 - User manual Connecting audio via Dante® You can input and output audio via Dante®. To connect audio via Dante®: Plug one side of a ruggedized RJ45 cable to the Dante® primary socket. Plug the other side into a router. Download the Dante®...
  • Page 43 | 3 - User manual In Shared Network Mode both networks for Control and Dante® are using the same physical network infrastructure. Split Network Mode In Split Network Mode both networks for Control and Dante® are using different physical network infrastructure.
  • Page 44 | 3 - User manual For more information, please refer to the Network & Security Guide, which can be found in the download section on the Base Station product page sennheiser.com/base-station.
  • Page 45 | 3 - User manual Connecting audio via MADI To connect audio via MADI: Plug one side of the (BNC or OM) cable to the installed MADI card. Plug the other side of the cable to a mixing console. The Base Station can input and output audio via MADI.
  • Page 46 Push down the release and pull the cover forward at the same time. Remove the filter and dispose it properly. Place a new filter in the Base Station. Information about new filter can be found here: Spectera Filter set. Make sure that the recesses match those in the device.
  • Page 47 | 3 - User manual Slide the cover into the left side. On the right side, press the cover firmly until you hear it click into place. The filter has been replaced.
  • Page 48 | 3 - User manual Installing the Base Station in a rack You can install the Base Station in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device. Always observe the following information during rack mounting. NOTICE Material damages caused by devices overheating When there is insufficient ventilation, the devices mounted in the rack...
  • Page 49 | 3 - User manual Version A Use special rack mounting rails. The design of the rack used must be suitable for the installation of these mounting rails. Version B Use a suitable object to support the device on the rear side. Ensure that this object cannot become loose.
  • Page 50 To switch the Base Station on: Short-press the ON/OFF button. The Sennheiser Logo appears in the display and the Base Station is booting. When booting is done, the power button LED lights up white. To switch the Base Station into standby: Long-press the ON/OFF button.
  • Page 51 Connect a computer to the same switch or router. If you want to activate a license via LinkDesk, follow the steps described here: Activating license. If you want to activate a license via Spectera WebUI, follow the steps described here: Activating license. Check the product page sennheiser.com/base-station...
  • Page 52 You can use the headphone output on the front of the Base Station (6.35 mm jack) to listen to the audio signals of the channels. First you have to set up audio links in LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. WARNING Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing.
  • Page 53 | 3 - User manual Meaning of the LED The LED on the front of the Base Station indicates the following information. The LED is off: • Base Station is switched off. The LED is green: • Base Station is on and one or both RF channels are active.
  • Page 54 You can wake up the display by pressing or turning the jog-dial. The display shows the operating menu, which can be used to configure a few settings (see Menu structure). More options and other parameters are available in LinkDesk and Spectera WebUI! To navigate the menu, see Navigating the menu.
  • Page 55 | 3 - User manual Navigating the menu Use the jog-dial to navigate through the operating menu. Press the jog dial • Calls up a menu item • Changes to a submenu • Saves settings Turn the jog dial • Changes to the previous or next menu item •...
  • Page 56 | 3 - User manual Menu structure In the Base Station menu, you can configure a few settings. More options and other parameters are available in LinkDesk and Spectera WebUI! The following settings can be changed: Mute/Unmute the RF-Channels •...
  • Page 57 | 3 - User manual In the lower part you can view information about the used connection: • Connected ports are highlighted. • The order corresponds to the ports on the back. To mute/unmute the RF channel: Press the jog-dial. The RF Status menu opens.
  • Page 58 | 3 - User manual Network In this menu item, you can configure the settings for the network connection. You can make the following settings here: IP Mode • Manual • You can change the IP Address, the Netmask and the Gateway. •...
  • Page 59 | 3 - User manual Dante In this menu item, you can view information about the two Dante® connections. The following information are displayed: • Sampling rate • IP mode for Primary • IP mode for Secondary • Status To display a Dante® connection: Press the jog-dial to change the Dante®...
  • Page 60 Headphone In this menu item, you can select the headphone output. You have to set up audio links via LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI for the mobile devices. If no audio link is set this note will appear: First you have to set up audio links in LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI.
  • Page 61 | 3 - User manual Press the jog-dial to return to the main menu. The selected link appears. You can now listen to the selected audio link.
  • Page 62 | 3 - User manual Info In this menu item, general information can be shown here. Name: The name of the Base Station. Serial: The serial number of the Base Station. Firmware: The installed firmware version.
  • Page 63 In this menu item, information about the license can be shown here. A license has to be activated, otherwise you cannot use the Base Station. You can activate a license via LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. Only one license per Base Station is possible.
  • Page 64 | 3 - User manual Code: • The activated license number has 18 digits. •...
  • Page 65 | 3 - User manual Reset In this menu item, you can reset the Base Station to its factory settings. NOTICE Data loss during the factory reset All audio devices will be unpaired and all audio routes will be deleted. All settings (including the device password) are reset to the default values.
  • Page 66 | 3 - User manual Press the jog-dial again. The Base Station will be set back to factory settings and reboot. After rebooting, check the IP address as it may have changed. The Base Station has been reset to its factory default settings.
  • Page 67 | 3 - User manual Legal In this menu item, legal information can be shown. Legal information about the Base Station and connected antennas are displayed depending on the activated license. If no label are available, the display shows:...
  • Page 68 Updating firmware (Base Station). The LED is flashing green and red during the update. If you want to update the Base Station via Spectera WebUI, follow the steps described here: Updating firmware (Base Station). The LED is flashing green and red during the update.
  • Page 69 | 3 - User manual Product overview Inserting and removing the rechargeable battery Mounting the antenna Using the protection cap Connecting a microphone / instrument Connecting earphones Changing the belt clip Meaning of the LEDs Switching the SEK on and off Information on the display Pairing the SEK to the Base Station Updating the SEK...
  • Page 70 | 3 - User manual Product overview 1 LEDs • see Meaning of the LEDs 2 Status LED • see Meaning of the LEDs 3 Phones 3.5 mm jack • see Connecting earphones 4 Microphone / Instrument input • see Connecting a microphone / instrument 5 Rotary encoder •...
  • Page 71 | 3 - User manual 7 Display • see Information on the display 8 ON/OFF Button • see Switching the SEK on and off...
  • Page 72 | 3 - User manual Inserting and removing the rechargeable battery The SEK operates only with the recharable battery BA 70 (seperate accessory). The BA 70 can be charged in the L 70 USB, the L 6000 with LM 6070 or with the SEK in the CHG 70N-C.
  • Page 73 | 3 - User manual To insert the recharable battery into the SEK: Press the two catches and open the battery compartment cover.
  • Page 74 | 3 - User manual Insert the BA 70 rechargeable battery in the battery compartment.
  • Page 75 | 3 - User manual Close the battery compartment. The cover locks into place with an audible click. The battery has been inserted.
  • Page 76 | 3 - User manual Mounting the antenna Two antennas are available, one for each frequency range. For more information see Spectera SEK Antenna. The antenna is screwed on when it is delivered. To mount the antenna to the SEK: Connect the antenna to the SEK antenna socket.
  • Page 77 | 3 - User manual Using the protection cap The cap protects the microphone / instrument input, when not in use. To screw the cap on the SEK: Screw the cap on the microphone / instrument input socket. The cap has been attached.
  • Page 78 | 3 - User manual Connecting a microphone / instrument You can connect a microphone or instrument to the SEK. To connect a microphone to the SEK: Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the microphone cable to the SEK microphone / instrument input socket.
  • Page 79 | 3 - User manual To connect a instrument to the SEK: Use a 3-pin audio connector to connect the instrument cable to the SEK microphone / instrument input socket. Screw the plug’s coupling ring onto the microphone / instrument input thread of the SEK.
  • Page 80 | 3 - User manual Connecting earphones You have to set up an audio link in LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. CAUTION Danger due to high volume levels Volume levels that are too high may damage your hearing. Turn down the volume of the headphone output before you put on the headphone.
  • Page 81 | 3 - User manual Changing the belt clip You can change the belt clip on the SEK or flip it over depending on how you want to wear...
  • Page 82 | 3 - User manual To remove the belt clip: Hold down the belt clip with the thump to the housing. Use the other hand to carefully pull back and then out one side of the belt clip.
  • Page 83 | 3 - User manual While still holding the belt clip down, carefully pull back and then out the other side of the belt clip.
  • Page 84 | 3 - User manual To insert the belt clip: Always insert one side before the other, not at the same time, as otherwise the belt clip could bend. Hold down the belt clip with the thump to the housing. Insert one side of the belt clip first.
  • Page 85 | 3 - User manual Then insert the second side of the belt clip. The beld clip has been removed and inserted.
  • Page 86 | 3 - User manual Meaning of the LEDs The Status LED and LEDs can indicate the following information. Status LED LEDs Status LED The Status LED provides information about the status between the SEK and Base Station, as well as status information for the SEK. The LED is off: •...
  • Page 87 • Firmware update is in progress LEDs The LEDs provide information about the mic line input level, if a microphone or instrument is connected to the SEK. You have to set up an audio link in LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI.
  • Page 88 | 3 - User manual above -5 dBFS RMS above -1 dBFS PEAK...
  • Page 89 The display will stay on when the device is switched off or the battery has been removed. The SEK has been switched on/off. When the SEK is unpaired via the software (LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI), the SEK will automatically switch into pairing mode. The status LED is flashing blue.
  • Page 90 | 3 - User manual Information on the display You can view the following information on the SEKs display. The display will stay on when the device is switched off or the battery has been removed. The order of the displayed information changes depending on the setting. Press the rotary encoder to navigate through the menu.
  • Page 91 | 3 - User manual To check the battery status: No audio link is set. Press the rotary encoder for two times. The battery status displays for five seconds. To display the headphone volume: Only available if in-ear audio link mode is activated. Press the rotary encoder.
  • Page 92 | 3 - User manual The headphone volume displays for five seconds. The volume can be altered between -100 dB to +27.5 dB in steps of 0.5 dB. Turn the rotary encoder slowly to change the volume. The volume changes by 0.5 dB per click. Turn the rotary encoder quick to change the volume.
  • Page 93 | 3 - User manual Press the rotary encoder long to return to the information screen. Press the rotary encoder for two seconds to leave the E-label menu.
  • Page 94 RF channel is activated (RF on). To pair the SEK to a Base Station: Put the Base Station into Pairing Mode using LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. The LED flashes blue. Pairing Mode is activated for five minutes. The audio signal is not interrupted.
  • Page 95 | 3 - User manual Updating the SEK You can update the firmware of the SEK via LinkDesk or Spectera WebUI. All Spectera devices must use the same firmware version. The Base Station determines the firmware version. NOTICE Data loss during firmware update The audio transmission is interrupted during the firmware update of the...
  • Page 96 | 3 - User manual Product overview Information on antenna setup Meaning of the LED Placing on a stand Connecting/disconnecting the antenna Antenna cable extension Updating the DAD Product overview 1 LED to indicate the status • see Meaning of the LED 2 Hole for rigging safety cable 3 Ruggedized RJ45 •...
  • Page 97 | 3 - User manual Information on antenna setup Handle with care: The antenna contains electrical components. Setup with other antennas • Keep a distance more than 20 m (787.4") between the antenna and another antenna. • Keep a distance more than 0.5 m (19.69") between the antenna and a wall.
  • Page 98 | 3 - User manual Setup with a mobile device • Keep a distance more than 5 m (169.85") between the antenna and the mobile device.
  • Page 99 | 3 - User manual Meaning of the LED The LED on top and below indicates the same information. The LED is off: • The antenna is not connected to the Base Station. The LED is flashing green: • The antenna is connecting to the Base Station. The LED is green: •...
  • Page 100 | 3 - User manual Placing on a stand The thread is suitable for mounting on a standard microphone stand with 3/8" or 5/8" thread. Handle with care: The antenna contains electrical components. CAUTION Personal injury and damage to property if the antennae should tip or fall over If you do not secure the antennae against tipping or falling over, they may cause personal injury and damage to property.
  • Page 101 | 3 - User manual To place the DAD on a stand: Screw the DAD to the stand. Make sure to use the correct hole! The DAD has been placed on a stand.
  • Page 102 | 3 - User manual Connecting/disconnecting the antenna The cable supplies power and exchanges data. Handle with care: The antenna contains electrical components. The cable must • be a CAT5e or higher, • have ruggedized plugs and • not extend 100 m (3937"). We recommend using a antenna cable cat 5e (see Accessories for the DAD).
  • Page 103 | 3 - User manual Make sure to use the correct hole! Plug the other side of the cable into one antenna port (A, B, C or D) at the rear site of the Base Station.
  • Page 104 | 3 - User manual The LED flashes green to connect to the Base Station. The LED is green, when the antenna is connected to the Base Station and and one or both RF channels are active. Or the LED is yellow, when the antenna is connected to the Base Station and the radio signal is muted.
  • Page 105 Antenna cable extension Longer cable distances are possible with the use of fiber optic cables and media converters. Sennheiser tested the recommend converters for a complete distance of 4 km (157480.31"). We only recommend the following converters for fully tested functionality: •...
  • Page 106 | 3 - User manual Updating the DAD The firmware of the antenna will update automatically, when connected to the Base Station. NOTICE Data loss during firmware update The audio transmission is interrupted during the firmware update of the Base Station, the antenna or the mobile device. After the firmware update, the device is restarted automatically.
  • Page 107 Compatible products: • EW-DX SKM/EW-DX SKM-S handheld transmitter • EW-DX SK/EW-DX SK 3-PIN bodypack transmitter • SPECTERA SEK bidirectional transmitter • BA 70 rechargeable battery Product overview Connecting/disconnecting the charger to/from the power supply system Connecting a charger in a network...
  • Page 108 | 3 - User manual 3 Reset button • Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the device’s network settings, see Connecting a charger in a network • Press and hold for 4 seconds to enable power saving mode, see Power saving mode 4 DC in connection socket for the NT 12-35 CS power supply unit...
  • Page 109 Power from the NT 12-35 CS power supply unit Use only the NT 12-35 CS power supply unit from Sennheiser. It is designed for your charger and ensures safe operation. The power supply unit is available either separately (Sennheiser article...
  • Page 110 | 3 - User manual Disconnecting the charger completely from the power supply system Unplug the mains cable from the wall socket. Unplug the hollow jack plug of the power supply unit from the DC in socket on the charger. Power over Ethernet (PoE) The charger can be powered via Power over Ethernet (PoE IEEE 802.3af Class Connect the charger to a PoE-enabled network switch.
  • Page 111 Connecting a charger in a network You can monitor and control one or more chargers via a network connection using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) or Sennheiser Control Cockpit (SCC) software. The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only chargers.
  • Page 112 | 3 - User manual For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager or Sennheiser Control Cockpit software, refer to the instruction manual for the software. You can download the software here: sennheiser.com/wsm sennheiser.com/scc...
  • Page 113 | 3 - User manual Cascading chargers You can cascade up to five CHG 70N-C chargers and operate them with a single power supply and a single network connection. This minimizes the cabling required for larger systems. The power must be supplied via the NT 12-35 CS power supply unit. Power over Ethernet (PoE) is not possible when cascading.
  • Page 114 | 3 - User manual The power and the network connection are passed on to all devices via the connecting rails. Connect the first charger in the cascade to the network (see Connecting a charger in network). Finally, connect the NT 12-35 CS power supply unit to the first charger in the cascade (see Connecting/disconnecting the charger to/from the power supply system).
  • Page 115 Charging the rechargeable battery You can use the CHG 70N-C charger to charge individual BA 70 rechargeable batteries, or to charge EW-DX SKM, EW-DX SKM-S, EW-DX SK, EW-DX SK 3-PIN or Spectera SEK with the BA 70 rechargeable battery already inserted.
  • Page 116 | 3 - User manual The LED on the charging slot shows the battery’s charge level.
  • Page 117 | 3 - User manual Power saving mode In power saving mode, the transmitters are charged only once. The charger also does not provide any trickle charge. To activate power saving mode: In power saving mode, the CHG 70N-C cannot be controlled over the network. Remove all transmitters and/or rechargeable batteries from the charging slots.
  • Page 118 Connecting/disconnecting the charger to/from the power supply system To connect the charger to the power supply system: Use only the NT 5-20 UCW power supply unit from Sennheiser. Connect the USB-C plug on the charging cable to the USB-C port on the side of the charger.
  • Page 119 | 3 - User manual Charging the rechargeable battery To charge the BA 70 rechargeable battery in the L 70 USB charger: Slide the rechargeable battery completely into the charging slot as shown in the figure. The rechargeable battery will begin charging.
  • Page 120 | 3 - User manual The LED on the charging slot shows the battery’s charge level:...
  • Page 121 | 3 - User manual Modular L 6000 charger These sections contain information about installing, starting up and operating the modular L 6000 charger and the corresponding charging modules. Product overview Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system Connecting the L 6000 to a network Installing a charging module in the L 6000 charger Installing the L 6000 in a rack...
  • Page 122 | 3 - User manual 4 Dummy caps • See Installing a charging module in the L 6000 charger Back 1 Power socket • See Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system 2 Ethernet socket • See Connecting the L 6000 to a network...
  • Page 123 | 3 - User manual Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system To connect the L 6000 to the power supply system: Connect the mains cable IEC connector to the power socket on the rear side of the L 6000.
  • Page 124 Connecting the L 6000 to a network You can monitor and control one or more L 6000s via a network connection using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. The network does not have to be a homogeneous network including only chargers. You can...
  • Page 125 Connect a network cable with an RJ-45 connector (Cat5 at minimum) to the Ethernet socket on the rear side of the L 6000. For more information about controlling devices via the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software, refer to the instruction manual for the software.
  • Page 126 | 3 - User manual Installing a charging module in the L 6000 charger The following charging modules are available for the L 6000 charger. • LM 6060 -> for charging the BA 60 rechargeable battery • LM 6061 -> for charging the BA 61 rechargeable battery •...
  • Page 127 Fully slide the charging module into the open charging slot as shown in the figure. The charging module can be inserted into the L 6000 housing only in one direction. The Sennheiser lettering on the charging module must face upward. Tightly screw on the charging module.
  • Page 128 | 3 - User manual Installing the L 6000 in a rack You can install the L 6000 charger in any conventional 19" rack. The rack mounting angles are already attached to the device. Always observe the following information during rack mounting. NOTICE Material damages caused by devices overheating When there is insufficient ventilation, the devices mounted in the rack...
  • Page 129 | 3 - User manual Support the EM 6000 after installation in the rack. Due to the weight and depth of the device, there is a risk that it may break off in the rack and become damaged as a result.
  • Page 130 | 3 - User manual Switching the L 6000 on and off The L 6000 does not have a separate on/off switch. Once the power supply is established, the device is switched on. Connecting/disconnecting the L 6000 to/from the power supply system.
  • Page 131 You can download the latest firmware from the following address: sennheiser.com/l-6000 Note on the BA 62 rechargeable battery for the SK 6212 bodypack transmitter It is possible that new rechargeable batteries cannot be fully charged to 100 % in the first few charging cycles.
  • Page 132 | 3 - User manual To charge the rechargeable batteries: Insert the rechargeable battery into the charging module as shown in the figure until it audibly clicks into place. The rechargeable batteries can be inserted into the charging modules only in one direction.
  • Page 133 | 3 - User manual Meaning of the LEDs You can read the following information from the LEDs on the L 6000 charger and the LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 and LM 6070 charging modules: L 6000 status LEDs The L 6000 charger has two status LEDs on the front of the device to the left.
  • Page 134 | 3 - User manual Flashing red >> the charging slot or rechargeable battery is too hot or too cold and the charging process was stopped. Lights up red >> the rechargeable battery is defective. Flashing yellow >> the rechargeable battery is being regenerated. Lights up yellow >>...
  • Page 135 If you are not using the rechargeable batteries for a longer period of time and therefore want to store them, the rechargeable batteries should have a charge of approx. 70%. You can set this level using the storage mode from the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software.
  • Page 136 | 3 - User manual Resetting settings (factory reset) To reset the L 6000 charger settings to the factory settings: Use a pointed object to press the Reset button on the front of the L 6000 charger. The settings are reset to the factory settings.
  • Page 137 | 3 - User manual Updating the firmware You can update the firmware for the L 6000 charger using the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager (WSM) software. To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see Connecting the L 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.
  • Page 138 | 3 - User manual Operating the L 6000 via a network You can use the Sennheiser Wireless Systems Manager software to operate the charger via a network connection. To do so, connect the L 6000 charger to a network (see Connecting the L 6000 to a network) and establish the connection with the WSM software.
  • Page 139 | 3 - User manual Cleaning and maintenance Note the following information when cleaning and maintaining products of the Spectera series. NOTICE Liquids can damage the electronics of the product Liquids entering the product housing can cause a short-circuit and damage the electronics.
  • Page 140 Spectera 4. Specifications All technical data, system requirements and frequencies at a glance. Spectera System Base Station CHG 70N-C charger BA 70 rechargeable battery L 70 USB charger Modular L 6000 charger LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 | LM 6070 charging modules...
  • Page 141 | 4 - Specifications MIC/LINE Mono Max links per RF Utilized % of RF Audio Range carrier carrier codec tency Raw Low Mono 8 12.5 % 1.0 ms Redu Latency Mono 16 6.25 % 1.6 ms Redu Live Low Mono 8 12.5 % SeDAC 1.0 ms Exten...
  • Page 142 | 4 - Specifications Base Station General RF channels • Audio inputs and outputs • Input: up to 32 channels • Output: up to 32 channels • Individually selectable from digital audio interfaces Digital audio inputs and outputs • Dante® •...
  • Page 143 | 4 - Specifications Control • Ethernet, 1 Gbit/s, ruggedized RJ45 Cascade in / out* • 2 × SFP+ cages (to be equipped with 10 Gbit/s modules) Power supply • 2 x internal redundant • 100 to 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Power consumption •...
  • Page 144 | 4 - Specifications Port requirements Address Port Protocol Type Service Usage Device Outbound HTTPS Unic Spectera Base Device Communication (TCP) Station API to Clients sennheiseruserins HTTPS Unic Sennheiser User Analytics of usage and ights.matomo.cl (TCP) Insights operational data cdn.matomo.cl my.nalpeiron.com 80...
  • Page 145 | 4 - Specifications Address Port Usage Type 239.69.0.0/16 5004 AES67 Multicast Audio Multicast 224.0.1.129-132 319, 320 Multicast & Unicast (DDM) 224.0.0.251 5353 mDNS Multicast 224.0.0.230 – 8700 - 8708 Multicast Ctrl & Monit. Multicast 239.254.1.1 9998 Logging Multicast 239.254.3.3 9998 TP Logging (if enabled) Multicast...
  • Page 146 | 4 - Specifications Proto Port Usage Type 16100-16131 HDCP Authent. for Video Endpoints Unicast 61440-61951 FPGA level audio flow keepalive Unicast 4778 DVS websocket (Apple Silicon only) Unicast...
  • Page 147 | 4 - Specifications RF transmission power • up to 50 mW; countrywise limited RF channels • Headphone output • 3.5 mm TRS jack 2 × 300 mW RMS (32 Ω, -40 dB THD, 1 kHz) • Microphone / Instrument / Command input •...
  • Page 148 | 4 - Specifications RF transmission power • up to 100 mW; countrywise limited RF channels • Base Station connection • Ruggedized RJ45 including PoE, max. 100 m cable, CAT5e or better, 1 Gbit/s Power consumption • PoE class 2 (< 6.5 W) Apex angle vertical •...
  • Page 149 | 4 - Specifications Weight • UHF: 676 g (1.49 lbs) • 1G4: 534 g (1.18 lbs) Temperature • Operation: −10 °C to +50 °C (14 °F to 122 °F) • Storage: −25 °C to +70 °C −13 °F to 158 °F) Relative air humidity •...
  • Page 150 | 4 - Specifications CHG 70N-C charger Power supply • 12 V DC (single unit or cascade of up to 5 units) • PoE IEEE 802.3af Class 0 (CAT5e or higher), single unit only Current consumption max. 3.5 A for a cascade of up to 5 units Ethernet •...
  • Page 151 | 4 - Specifications Temperature range • Charging: -10 °C to +50 °C • Storage: -20 °C to +70 °C Relative humidity Max. 95% (non-condensing)
  • Page 152 | 4 - Specifications BA 70 rechargeable battery Rated capacity 1720 mAh Nominal voltage 3.8 V Charging voltage max. 4.35 V Charging time Typically 3 h @ room temperature Dimensions Approx. 54 x 30 x 15 Weight Approx. 33 g Temperature range •...
  • Page 153 | 4 - Specifications L 70 USB charger Charging capacity 2 Sennheiser BA 70 rechargeable battery packs Input voltage Typically 5 V Input current max. 2 A Charging voltage nominally 4.35 V Charging current max. 860 mA per battery pack Charging time max.
  • Page 154 | 4 - Specifications Modular L 6000 charger Charging capacity • Up to 8 rechargeable batteries (BA 60, BA 61, BA 62 and BA 70) across 4 exchangeable charging modules (LM 6060, LM 6061, LM 6062 and LM 6070) Charging times at 20° C •...
  • Page 155 | 4 - Specifications Power plug • 3-pin, protection class I as per IEC/EN 60320-1 Dimensions (H × W × D with mounting elements) • 44 x 483 x 373 mm Weight • 5.1 kg...
  • Page 156 | 4 - Specifications LM 6060 | LM 6061 | LM 6062 | LM 6070 charging modules Dimensions (H × W × L) • 44 x 99 x 182 mm Weight • 144 g Rechargeable battery type • LM 6060: 2× BA 60 •...
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